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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Montpellier striker Ifeoma Onumonu is doubtful for the Super Falcons\u2019 quarter-final tie against the Copper Queens of Zambia.<\/p>\n

Onumonu, according to reports, missed training on Wednesday due to injury.<\/p>\n

It is now left to be seen whether she will recover in time for the highly anticipated encounter.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old has made one appearance for Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.<\/p>\n

The lanky striker featured for 54 minutes in the Super Falcons\u2019 0-0 draw with Algeria on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Nigeria and Zambia will battle for a place in the semi-finals at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, on Friday.<\/p>\n

It will be the second-ever meeting between both countries at the WAFCON.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Montpellier striker Ifeoma Onumonu is doubtful for the Super Falcons\u2019 quarter-final tie against the Copper Queens of Zambia. Onumonu, according to reports, missed training on Wednesday due to injury. It is now left to be seen whether she will recover in time for the highly anticipated encounter. 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